Waiting game on Jakob Breum, deal done for Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

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·1 August 2025

Waiting game on Jakob Breum, deal done for Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

Go Ahead Eagles have set a £5 million minimum price tag for Celtic target Jakob Breum, according to a report…

ZUTPHEN , 26-07-2025 , Sportcomplex Hanzepark , season 2025 / 2026 , Dutch Pre-season football . friendly match between Go Ahead Eagles and Al-Duhail GA Eagles player Jakob Breum celebrating the goal scored 4-2 Go Ahead Eagles – Al-Duhail friendly. Photo IMAGO

The Dutch side were reportedly demanding close to £6.5 million for their standout winger who is attracting interest from clubs across Europe.

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However, according to the Daily Record, a £5 million offer – no lower – could be enough to bring the Danish winger to Celtic Park. This valuation is reportedly due to Go Ahead Eagles being obligated to give 25 percent of any transfer fee to Breum’s former team, Odense.

The report also claims that if Celtic hold off until next summer to pursue Breum, his asking price could drop to around the £2 million mark, a revelation that will have seen eyes lit up in the Celtic Boardroom.

Michael Nicholson, Chief Executive of Celtic FC looks on from the stands prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic FC and St Mirren FC at Celtic Park on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

That figure aligns more closely with the bids Celtic have previously seen turned down for the Denmark U21 star.

The Hoops have seen THREE offers turned down so far, including a highest bid near £1.5 million that was swiftly rejected. It has been widely reported that Celtic are hesitant to match Go Ahead’s £5 million valuation.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Salford City at Etihad Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Manchester. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Celtic have reached an agreement to bring in Manchester City centre-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan until the end of the season.

Simpson-Pusey, who has been part of Manchester City’s academy for 12 years, made his senior debut last season with a substitute appearance against Tottenham Hotspur, then led by former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou.

Six days after his senior debut, he earned his first start in a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon in Portugal and went on to feature six times across all competitions for Manchester City during the 2024/25 season. Simpson-Pusey was prestigiously named Premier League 2 Player of the Year last campaign.

29th July 2023 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland: Pre Season Football Friendly, Celtic versus Wolverhampton Wanderers Stephen Welsh of Celtic FC on the ball. Photo ActionPlus Peter Fitzpatrick

His move to Celtic could see the departure of Stephen Welsh. The 25 year-old defender has been linked in recent days with a move away to English League One side Plymouth Argyle.

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